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The diet industry is thriving to say the least. More than half of adults try to lose weight by controlling their calorie intake each year. Unfortunately, losing weight is not as easy as turning down a cheeseburger, or opting for salad. And even those who have been successful in their dieting...

A gum chewing study published in the British Journal of Psychology has shown that gum chewing helps you study by increasing the amount of oxygen in the areas of the brain associated with attention. The researchers in the gum chewing study had two groups of 20 people each listen to a 30-minute...

HOW TO STOP HUNGER CRAVINGS Stay on top of your health goals by understanding what causes your cravings and learning what you can do to curb them. CRAVINGS, A MINDLESS HABIT If you have trouble resisting your cravings for snacks—particularly unhealthy ones—then you’re not alone. But have you ever...